Nibutani's best known son is perhaps Shigeru Kayano, an advocate for the Ainu and Ainu language and culture.
Shigeru Kayano was also known for leading the protest movement against the Nibutani Dam.
Shigeru Miyamoto | Shigeru Yoshida | Shigeru Ban | Shigeru Mizuki | Shigeru Sugiura | Shigeru Chiba | Shigeru Umebayashi | Shigeru Kayano | Shigeru Izumiya | Shigeru Iwasaki |